Who We Are & Our Philosophy...

Mission Statement

The CBC Kids Day Out program is a ministry of Community Bible Church. Our ministry strives to support our CBC congrega�on as well as our surrounding community. While in our care, your child will be provided a loving Chris�an environment that encourages them to develop physically, socially, emo�onally and spiritually in an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and forgiveness based on God's love as a model for each of us. The goal of our program is to assist children in developing social and emo�onal competence and cogni�ve skills in a Chris�an-value oriented environment. Philosophy

We believe that young children are ac�ve learners; therefore, we encourage each child to discover the world through hands-on, interac�ve learning and the richness of open-ended play. This creates a solid founda�on for a child’s formal educa�on and a love of learning in the years to come. In an atmosphere of love and acceptance children develop posi�ve self-esteem and confidence in their place in the group. Families are supported by our philosophy of sharing God's love, resul�ng in a community where we work together to create a wonderful place for children to thrive. Christian Education

Kids Day Out seeks to integrate a spiritual and Chris�an dimension in all areas of learning. Prayers are given before snacks and meals and biblical themes are prevalent in teaching. All children listen to daily Bible stories and songs. Preschool children begin their day in the classroom with a daily prayer circle. Toddlers, Early Learners, Preschoolers and Pre-K children par�cipate in daily Chapel during which they are taught Old and New Testament Bible stories,prayer, and Bible songs. Pre-K children are also encouraged to memorize a monthly Bible verse.

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Our Programs... The CBC Kids Day Out program is unique in that it operates four early childhood programs: Tiny Tots, Early Learners, Preschool, and Pre-K. We believe that well planned classroom environments are paramount to the success of a child’s growth and development. Our curriculum is designed by our own teachers with a balanced focus on spiritual

development, readiness skills, pre-wri�ng skills, social skills, and self-help skills. This allows us to meet the unique needs and interest of each child. All ac�vi�es are designed to be age-appropriate and developmentally challenging. Our day consists of teacher-guided and child-ini�ated indoor and outdoor ac�vi�es. Your child will have the opportunity to build rela�onships and develop appropriate academic and problem solving skills. STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESS

The CBC Kids Day Out program is commi�ed to assis�ng each child in the process of development and learning. It is our philosophy that each child is designed by God and has gi�s and a�ributes all their own. We know that every child is unique and development is an individual ma�er. The KDO program strongly believes that children do not develop at the same rate and age does not guarantee a certain level of performance or behavioral maturity. Chronological age is our guide for placement, but we encourage parents to consider the child's developmental age when considering

advancement. KDO curriculum is created with the inten�on of nurturing each child to learn and grow successfully. CLASSES

Tiny Tots Our Tiny Tots program is designed for infants through children twenty-three months of age and offers our youngest children a loving, nurturing, Chris�an environment full of s�mula�ng ac�vi�es. All of the children in our Tiny Tots

program are exposed to a wide variety of experiences each day including a sensory-rich classroom environment, par�cipa�on in daily walks, movement opportuni�es, sign language and more. Classrooms are set up in Discovery Zones which include ac�ve, quiet, make-believe and messy-play areas. Children par�cipate in music �me and listen to a Bible story each day. The Tiny Tots teachers are trained in the specific needs of infants and toddlers. We strive to meet each child’s individual and family needs on a daily basis.

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Our Programs….. Early Learners Our Early Learners Program is specially designed for two year old children. Our two year olds enjoy a classroom

environment and ac�vi�es which incorporate their need for prac�cing self-help skills and nurture their a�empts at mastering independence. Early Learners are introduced to various concepts including self, family, friends, shapes, textures, animals and more. They are offered a wide variety of sensory and crea�ve experiences which encourage them to form the founda�on needed for spiritual, cogni�ve, social, emo�onal, and physical development.

Preschool Serving children who are three years old. Our curriculum provides a guideline for our teachers when planning learning centers which support the children’s need for independence and explora�on. Centers may include: math, table games, housekeeping/role play, block building, wri�ng, science, library, art and sensory play. Our preschoolers

par�cipate in daily chapel �me where they are taught Old and New Testament Bible stories, prayer and songs. Pre-K This program is for our 4 and 5 year old children. Children explore math concepts and par�cipate in science

experiments, cooking ac�vi�es and crea�ve art on a regular basis. Language development is nurtured through the sharing of age-appropriate stories, the development of pre-wri�ng skills and other language-play experiences. Children are exposed to le�ers kinesthe�cally, visually and verbally. Le�ers are reinforced through play�me ac�vi�es, cra�s, cooking ac�vi�es and books read during circle �me. Le�er names and sounds are introduced to our four year old classes with a “Le�er of the Week”. In addi�on to classroom ac�vi�es all children will have daily playground �me and a�end a daily enrichment class. Our enrichment classes include: Daily Chapel, Music and Movement, Crea�ve Art and Science.

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Licensing, Admission, Withdraw, Absenses...

STATE LICENSING

We understand the importance of keeping strict compliance with state licensing regula�ons in order to ensure a quality environment for your children. CBC Kids Day Out complies with the applicable state licensing regula�ons and policies. These requirements cover staff qualifica�ons, facility, playground, health and safety guidelines, and child/staff ra�os. ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

Enrollment in our program is open to all families of our community. We operate on a non-discriminatory basis. No one shall be excluded from any of our programs because of race, color, religion, sex or na�onal origin. Only the child(ren)’s parent or legal guardian may enroll a child(ren) (Proof of custody may be required). All forms provided to you upon enrollment must be completed before your child may a�end the Kids Day Out program. All requested personal

informa�on is kept confiden�al. Parent’s are required to update all emergency data as needed, including address, home, cell, and work numbers and individuals authorized to pick up your child. Current immuniza�on informa�on must be submi�ed to the center upon enrollment, and all immuniza�ons must be kept current. Kids Day Out must be informed of any custody situa�on in advance and will request that the proper paperwork be in the child(ren)’s file. Parents will be required to comply with all state regula�ons and center rules as set forth in this Parent Handbook. ADMISSION AND WITHDRAWL

Parents wishing to enroll their children in the program are encouraged to set up an appointment with the KDO office to come and tour the center and meet some of the staff. (Tours are scheduled at the parent’s convenience, however, due to rest �me and other challenges in our schedule we encourage tours to be scheduled between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Monday and Friday). The purpose of the informal tour is to answer any ques�ons you might have concerning our

policies and procedures and make you aware of the flexible schedule of your child(ren)s average day. At this �me we will give you a copy of the parent handbook and any forms necessary to enroll your child(ren) in the program. All children shall be considered con�nuously enrolled from the �me of enrollment un�l they are formally withdrawn. We require a two week wri�en no�ce prior to your child leaving the program. Fees for two weeks will be added if a two week wri�en no�ce is not given prior to your child leaving the program. Failure to no�fy the KDO office will cause all fees to con�nue un�l wri�en no�fica�on is given. When no�fica�on is finally given, two weeks will be added. VACATIONS AND ABSENSES

Vaca�ons and illnesses will be charged at the regular rate. We request that all absences be reported to the KDO office prior to or the day of the absence.

School Calendar & Hours of Opera�on...

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SCHOOL CALENDAR AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Kids Day Out starts in September and is open un�l mid- May. School hours are 9:00AM un�l 2:00PM Monday - Thursday. Should the NEISD declare a closing due to INCLEMENT WEATHER (flooding, snow, ice), or if Loop 1604 or Hwy 281 are closed, KDO will be closed. If the NEISD Public Schools are on a one or two hour delay we will open with a one or two hour delay and close at our regularly scheduled �me of 2:00pm. If the NEISD Public Schools are due to close before noon because of inclement weather, CBC Kids Day Out will also close at the specified �me as NEISD schools. Should KDO delays or closings differ from the public schools you will be no�fied by phone. No refunds are given for bad weather days and bad weather days will not be made up. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

The first day of school is the day a�er Labor Day of each year. PARENT ORIENTATION & MEET THE TEACHER

Parent orienta�on is the Friday before Labor Day. At this informa�onal mee�ng the Director will introduce our teachers/staff and outline important informa�on regarding the Kids Day Out program and our policies. A�er mee�ng with the Director parents will be given the opportunity to meet with the teacher in their child’s classroom and sign up for share-a-snack days, to be a room parent and to host yearly par�es. We strongly encourage a�endance. Family and parent involvement are key to a quality program and a successful year.

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Staff, Conferences, Volunteers & Visitors...

STAFF

The Kids Day Out staff is crucial to the quality of our program. Our staff members come from a variety of educa�onal backgrounds and experiences. Each teacher has been chosen carefully for his/her warmth and nurturing skills and dedica�on to providing excellent early childhood programs within a Chris�an se�ng. All have made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. To provide the safest possible environment, our staff has had a detailed interview and screening process, been approved by the state through a background analysis that cross references state and federal criminal records as well as child abuse repor�ng records to insure that each employee has a back ground that is clear, and has fulfilled State CPR and First Aid requirements. All teachers and staff par�cipate in ongoing early childhood training in order toremain alert to the ever-changing needs of today’s families.

PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION

It is recommended that if you need to get in touch with your child’s teacher the best way is to contact the KDO office @ 210-477-5174. Our teachers do have cell phones but they are prohibited to use them while caring for children per state licensing.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Conferences are held to help parents be�er understand their child’s involvement in our program and to discussconcerns a parent or teacher may have. It is best NOT to discuss problems concerning your child in front of him or her. We do not allow children to a�end conferences. Conferences are held during pre-arranged �mes and not at the beginning or end of the day. The teacher’s first responsibility is to her class. If a child who has been admi�ed to KDO and is unable to benefit from our program, the Director may hold a conference with the parents and require that other arrangements are made for the child( including the possibility of being dropped from our program.) We welcome parent-teacher conferences any �me during the year. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher, please let her know and she will schedule a �me to meet with you.

CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS

Parent volunteers are vital to the success of our Kids Day Out program. The Kids Day Out program has an open door policy. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to drop in for informal visits and/or to observe class ac�vi�es with or without invita�ons. We do ask you check with the office before going into a classroom. It is the responsibility of each staff member to make sure any visitor has checked in with the office. Persons not listed on the “Pick-Up Permission” form, will not be allowed to visit your child. Since we cannot a�est to the background of anyone that has not gone through our screening process we cannot allow parents to spend extended periods of �me in our facility without requiring them to fulfill certain screening and training requirements set by State Law and our policies.

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Drop-off & Release of Children...

DROP-OFF OF CHILDREN

Parents must personally bring their children to the classroom and sign them in each day. Parents should enter the building at the front entrance to the Administra�ve and Educa�on Building. For the safety of the children, students are to be brought directly to the classroom and le� in the care of the teacher or teacher's assistant. All children must be signed in and out each day on the class sign in sheet. Teachers use the �me before class to prepare to greet the students. Therefore, please do not bring your child/children in the school before 9:00 am. It is important that you arrive on �me because the children arriving late miss instruc�on, chapel and/or free play. Please park in designated parking places for the safety of the children, and never leave any child una�ended in a parked car. Also, the handicapped parking spots can only be used by those who have a handicapped s�cker. Please do not park in the fire lanes as you may be �cketed. RELEASE OF CHILDREN

All children must be signed out each day when they are picked up. Wri�en authoriza�on from a parent/guardian is needed for those individuals who are permi�ed to pick up your child. The names of these individuals should be

provided to the KDO office at the �me of registra�on. Children can be dismissed ONLY to those persons whose names appear on the registra�on form. Changes in this form must be given in wri�ng by the parent to the KDO Office.

Children cannot be released to siblings younger than 18 years of age. Under no circumstances will an adult be permi�ed to pick up a child without authoriza�on. In an emergency , a parent/guardian may call the school office and give authoriza�on over the phone. However, this is strongly discouraged. CBC Kids Day Out has no legal authority to refuse either parent the right to have custody of their child unless this is COURT ORDERED and the KDO OFFICE HAS A COPY OF THE JUDGEMENT. It is requested that non-custodial parents arrange visita�on pick-up/return around non-school hours. The Kids Day Out program ends at 2:00 PM each day. We ask that parents pick up their children promptly. If a child is le� at school beyond 2:10 PM, he/she will be taken to the school office and a late fee of $5.00 per five minute segment will be assessed and due immediately. (Time is based on www.�me.gov.)

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Enrollment, Registra�on & Supply Fees... The Kids Day Out offers classes for children based on their age as of September 1, as well as, their developmental needs. Excep�ons to this policy are rare and at the discre�on of the KDO Director based on her assessment of each child’s developmental needs and the program’s ability to accommodate those needs. All enrollment forms must be filled out completely and returned to the KDO office before any child will be admi�ed to the program. Registra�on takes place each spring for the next school year. All families pay annual supply and

registra�on fees at the �me of registra�on for each child. Classes are filled on a first come - first served basis according to the date that the non-refundable registra�on and yearly supply fees are paid. Unless these fees are included with the enrollment forms, we cannot hold a place for your child. All supply and registra�on fees are nonrefundable. Registra�on is ongoing throughout the year based on space availability. Beginning in January of each school year, supply fees may be prorated by the Director for newly enrolled students. Registra�on fees are not subject to prora�ng. If classes are filled when a parent inquires about enrollment, the child's name will be placed on the age-appropriate wai�ng list in order in which the call is received. As vacancies occur during the year, they will be filled from the wai�ng list. The next person on the wai�ng list will be called as soon as space is available and given an opportunity to no�fy us of their interest in enrolling before we offer the space to someone else. The wai�ng list applies only to the current School year. Classes will be added, dropped or consolidated by the Director based on available space as needed.

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Tui�on & Fundraising...

TUITION

The Kids Day Out program is a non-profit ministry of CBC. As such, it depends on fees, tui�on and fundraising to

operate. Tui�on cost is established yearly and is based on the age of the child and number of days a child a�ends. All tui�on payments are due on the first of each month. Any tui�on not received by the end of the first full week of the month will generate a phone call and a le�er to the child’s parent. Any payment not received by the end of the second full week of the month will result in a second no�fica�on to the child’s parent le�ng them know their child will not be allowed to return to the program beginning the third full week of the month un�l the tui�on has been received. Tui�on is based on the yearly calendar and prorated; therefore, no adjustments are made for holidays. Because tui�on is a monthly fee and is built into the budget each year, no refunds are given for illness or family vaca�ons. It is very important that tui�on is paid on �me. In the event that tui�on payments are not paid by the tenth day of the month, a $10.00 late fee will be assessed and tui�on must be paid immediately. A�er the tenth day of the month, an addi�onal $2 late fee will be assessed for each day tui�on payments are overdue. Tui�on paid by a check returned for insufficient funds must be paid in cash, along with a $25.00 NSF fee plus accrued late fees. Accounts set up online with automa�c

tui�on payments will be charged $25.00 for a declined card because of insufficient funds or an expired card. We accept four methods of payment for KDO Tui�on: Cash, direct withdrawal from a bank account, credit or debit card, or a personal check. KDO reserves the right to make adjustments in tui�on as may be required by increased/decreased enrollment, or

increased opera�onal expenses. Parents will be given a wri�en 30-day advance no�ce of any tui�on changes. Please make checks payable to: Community Bible Church Kids Day Out . Checks should be turned in to the KDO Office by a parent. No tui�on should be sent with children in bags/backpacks or given to KDO staff.

FUNDRAISING

Throughout the year there will be opportuni�es to par�cipate in fundraising for the Kids Day Out program. Money raised through fundraising will be used in a variety of ways including adding equipment to the classrooms and/or playgrounds, paying for teacher training and bringing resource visitors to the program. We strongly encourage all families to support the Kids Day Out program by par�cipa�ng in fundraising opportuni�es. Parent volunteers are

crucial to the success of our fundraisers. If you are able to help with fundraising please contact the KDO office.

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Meals & Snacks...

MEALS

· All children must be fed breakfast before arriving each morning. · FOOD ALLERIGIES SHOULD BE NOTED ON YOUR CHILD’S MEDICAL FORM AND VERBALIZED TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER Tiny Tots Each infant and toddler will need a bib, baby food and/or formula (if needed) a sippy cup and or bo�le, at least one change of clothes, and a sufficient supply of disposable diapers for the day. All food, bo�les, and cups should be

labeled with the child’s name. Dishes and bo�les cannot be washed or sani�zed by the Kids Day Out staff. Each meal/bo�le a child will need, must be prepared at home and packaged separately, and labeled with the child’s name.

Feeding instruc�ons for infants should be given by the parent each day in wri�ng on their child’s daily report and instruc�ons form. Breast feeding mothers have the op�on of using our breast feeding room located in the back of our nursery during our school hours. Early Learners and Preschoolers Children are to bring their own lunch each day. Lunches should be sent in your child’s school tote each day. All lunches should be brought from home and should not be from fast food restaurants. Lunch boxes must be clearly labeled. Lunches cannot be refrigerated or heated and should be nutri�onally well balanced. Kids Day Out is not able to provide snacks or lunches for the children in our programs. With the excep�on of infants, and those children who are s�ll ea�ng baby food, no food can be heated or refrigerated at CBC. All food must be sent from home, be nutri�ous and safe for the child or children it is intended for. Hot dogs, raisins, marshmallows, popcorn,

grapes, and all nuts are considered to be choking hazards and will not be given to any child under 3 years of age. Please send healthy snacks and lunches that have high nutri�onal value and contain as li�le sugar as possible.

SNACKS

Tiny Tots and Early Learners are to bring their own snack each day. Snacks should be clearly labeled, sent in a disposable container and included in the child’s lunchbox. Preschoolers (3-5 years old at enrollment) will par�cipate in “Share-A-Snack” on a rota�ng basis. The classroom teacher will assign children the dates which they are to bring snack to share with the class. Depending on the number of children in the class, each child will provide Share-A-Snack approximately once to twice each month. Please notify

your child’s teacher of any food allergies your child has. If your child has severe food allergies, you may wish to send

his/her own snack each day.

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Birthdays and Animals...

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays are important and exci�ng for young children. Parents are welcome to make arrangements with their child’s teacher to send a special snack to school in celebra�on of their child’s birthday. No birthday par�es can be held during school hours and invita�ons to birthday par�es will only be sent home by the classroom teacher if all children in the class are invited. ANIMALS AT SCHOOL

CLASSROOM PETS In the preschool classes, some teachers may include a class pet as part of their classroom environment. Parents will be no�fied by the teacher if a class pet is added to the classroom during the school year. Most pets will need to be taken home over weekends and holiday breaks. If you are interested in taking your child’s class pet home for a visit during one of these �mes, please no�fy the teacher. Most pets will be non-allergenic animals such as fish, snails, or hermit crabs. If your child has any allergies to any kind of pet or pet supplies please let the classroom teacher know so she can ensure your child’s safety and comfort while at school. FAMILY PETS There may be an occasion when the children are invited to bring a pet to show the class. For the health and safety of all children a�ending our programs this is the only �me family pets can be allowed to be brought into the program. A permission slip will be sent home and proof of pet’s vaccina�ons need to be turned in to that teacher.

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Health and Wellness Policies...

HEALTH, ILLNESS AND INJURY

We can allow only healthy children to a�end the Kids Day Out Program. WE DEPEND ON YOU TO HELP US MAINTAIN THIS POLICY. In the event that your child is ill and will be absent, a courtesy call to the KDO office is appreciated. In the event a child becomes ill during the day, the parent will be contacted to come pick up the child. In case of accident or sudden illness, we will immediately try to contact the parent or emergency contacts listed on the child’s enrollment form. Children will be examined upon entering their classroom each morning. A child will not be admi�ed if one or more of the following exists or develops during the day: · The illness or condi�on prevents the child from par�cipa�ng comfortably in ac�vi�es. · The illness or condi�on results in a greater need for care than caregivers can provide without compromising the

health, safety and supervision of the other children in care. · The child has one of the following, unless medical evalua�on by a health-care professional indicates that the child can be included in Kids Day Out ac�vi�es: *Oral temperature of 101 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavior changes or other signs or symptoms of illness; * Armpit or Ear temperature of 100 degrees or greater, accompanied by behavior changes other signs or symptoms of illness; * Symptoms and signs of possible illness, such as cold, runny nose (other than clear), severe cough, skin erup�ons, sore throat, vomi�ng, or diarrhea, lethargy, abnormal breathing, unexplained skin rash, mouth sores with drooling, wheezing, behavior changes, or other signs that the child may be ill; * A health care professional has diagnosed the child with a communicable disease, and the child does not have medical documenta�on to indicate that the child is no longer contagious. Parents will be no�fied when a child has been exposed to a communicable disease within Kids Day Out. Parents should likewise no�fy the KDO office when children are exposed to a communicable disease outside of the program. For the protec�on of all the children and staff, a child who is kept home or sent home due to illness, may not return to

school for twenty-four (24) hours after he or she is free of all symptoms.

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Medica�ons & Medical Emergencies...

MEDICATIONS

Kids Day Out personnel cannot administer any medica�ons to a child. Please do not ask your child’s teacher to give over-the-counter or prescrip�on medica�ons for any reason. Asthma inhalers, epipens diaper rash ointment, sunscreen & bug repellant are the only excep�ons to this policy; permission and direc�ons for administering these items must be given in wri�ng by the parent/legal guardian. Please come by the Kids Day Out office to complete the permission documents. Please make sure that no medica�on is stored in children’s backpacks or diaper bags; any found will be disposed of by the KDO staff.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

Our staff is CPR and First Aid cer�fied. In the event of a medical emergency during school hours, efforts will be made to contact the parent(s). If a parent is not available, decisions related to securing medical assistance will be made by the Kids Day Out staff. Informa�on given to the office at the �me of registra�on will be used at this �me. Please remember to keep your child’s records updated. If your child is seriously injured while a�ending Kids Day Out, 911 will be contacted immediately for assistance and parents will be contacted as soon as possible. CPR and/or the appropriate First Aid will be administered un�l help arrives. PARENTAL NOTIFICATIONS

Parents will be no�fied in person, by phone, or in wri�ng: · If their child is injured and the injury requires medical a�en�on; · If the child has a sign or symptom requiring exclusion from care; · If the child has been involved in any situa�on that placed the child at risk; · If any situa�on renders the program unsafe; If a less serious injury or incident takes place, the parents will be no�fied at the �me of pick up. Parents will be no�fied in person, by phone, in wri�ng and/or through the use of bulle�n boards: · If there are any changes to policies or procedure. · If there is a change in the staff working with your child on an everyday basis. · If there is an outbreak of any communicable disease.

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Immuniza�ons & Hearing/Vision Requirements...

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Each child enrolled or admi�ed to the Kids Day Out program is required by state regula�ons to have on file, a health statement, which includes a record of up-to-date immuniza�ons and an annual signed statement from their doctor saying they are in good physical health. These forms are required (including immuniza�ons required for the child’s age) by the date of admission to the Kids Day Out program. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that children receive immuniza�ons as needed and provide the KDO office with updated shot records as soon as immuniza�ons are received. Children without updated shot records or a signed health statement will not be allowed to a�end the Kids Day Out program. TUBERCULIN (TB) TESTING REQUIREMENTS

TB tes�ng is not required in Bexar County. We do recommend, however, that for the safety of all staff and children, parents have their child tested for tuberculosis. If you choose to have your child tested we would appreciate a copy of the test results be turned into the office. At a later �me, we may choose to require TB tes�ng for all childrenenrolled in the Kids Day Out program. HEARING AND VISION REQUIREMENTS

The Special Senses and Communica�on Disorders Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 36, requires a screening or a professional examina�on for possible vision and hearing problems for children who are enrolled in a child-care center that are first �me enrollees and who are four years of age or older by September 1 of each year. These screenings must be completed within 120 calendar days from enrollment. Kids Day Out must be provided with the individual vision or hearing screening results, or a signed statement from the parent that the screening records are on file at the school the child currently a�ends. The statement must be dated (screening must be within the last year) and include the name, address, and telephone number of the other program or school.

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Water & Play Ac�vi�es, Field Trips & Cooking...

OUTDOOR PLAY & WATER ACTIVITES

We believe the outdoor environment is an extension of the classroom. We strive to provide the children with engaging and crea�ve play opportuni�es while they enjoy our playgrounds. Children par�cipate in crea�ve art, large and fine motor ac�vi�es, drama�c play and sensory play during their �me outdoors. We are not able to go outdoors if the

temperature/chill factor is below 35 degrees or the temperature/heat index is over 100 degrees. Children should be brought to school in clothing that will enable them to play outside on the outdoor classroom/playground. On occasion the children may take part in water ac�vi�es. These ac�vi�es may include sprinkler play and wading pool play. Water play will take place on safe, non-slippery surfaces, water equipment will be sani�zed appropriately and

children will be well supervised during water play ac�vi�es. If you do not wish for your child to take part in water ac�vi�es please no�fy the office of your request in wri�ng. COOKING

Children may par�cipate in cooking ac�vi�es in the classroom on occasion. Please be sure you no�fy your child’s teacher of any allergies or special food requirements that he/she has.

FIELD TRIPS

Preschool children may par�cipate in field trips throughout the year. Parents will be no�fied at least 48 hours in

advance of any scheduled field trip. Field trips are taken with parent chaperones that assist with and transport the children. Parent volunteers are crucial to keeping our children safe on field trips. Without an adequate number of parent volunteers field trips will be cancelled. All children are required to wear a Kids Day Out T-shirt for iden�fica�on on all field trips. Shirts are available for purchase from the KDO Office. If a child arrives on a field trip day without his/her shirt, the parent must purchase a new one from the KDO office. Field Trip Drivers must: · Provide the office with a current Driver’s License and proof of insurance that can be copied and kept in the office files. · Grant permission to the office to run a criminal background check. · Carry a mobile phone and provide the school office and classroom teacher with the telephone number of that phone where he/she can be reached. · Have a working fire ex�nguisher and First Aid Kit in the vehicle which is used to transport the children. All car seat laws will be enforced when children are traveling for KDO field trips. It is the responsibility of each parent to secure his/her child’s car seat in the vehicle in which they will be transported the morning of the field trip.

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Po�y Time, Nap Time & Clothing….

POTTY & BATHROOM POLICIES

A child entering a 3 or 4 year-old class must be completely po�y trained and should be independent in bathroom without the use of pull-ups. We do not have diaper changing equipment in these classrooms and, therefore, are unable to change diapers. Pull-ups are only allowed in our Toddler & 2 year old classrooms. Toddlers & 2 year olds being toilet trained need a sufficient supply of training pants as well as outerwear. NAP/REST TIMES

All children will either rest or nap each day. Infants and non– walkers will nap in cribs which are provided by the school. All children 17 months through two years old nap daily on nap mats. Nap mats must be provided by the parent . Due to storage issues; if you wish for your child to have a pillow and/or blanket for nap �mes these items must be a�ached to the nap mat. Small “lovies” are welcome but should go home daily. All nap mats are to be brought to KDO on the first day your child a�ends each week and are to be taken home at the end of each week (or as needed) to be washed. Three and four year olds will have a “Rest and Read” �me each day and will need a plas�c “Kinder Mat” for that �me. CLOTHING

Kids Day Out is an exci�ng and ac�ve place for young children to grow and learn. Your child’s day will consist of playground ac�vi�es and crea�ve classroom experiences. Young children tend to get messy! Children should be brought to school in comfortable, washable play clothes. A change of clothes (including underwear and socks) is to be le� at Kids Day Out at all �mes. Please place clothes in a zipper-topped bag, clearly label it with your child’s name and give it to your child’s teacher to keep in the classroom. Please send your child with a sweater, jacket, or coat on cool mornings. Tiny Tots will need at least one change of clothes, and a sufficient supply of disposable diapers for the day. All clothes and diapers should be labeled with the child’s name. Young children are very ac�ve and s�ll learning to maneuver in their environment. They need good, sturdy footwear to enable them to run and play without fear of tripping or falling. Close-toed shoes are to be worn for all walking children. Sandals that are not secured to the foot are not to be worn to Kids Day Out.

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Discipline…

Discipline

At CBC Kids Day Out we strive to show God’s loving kindness and to be Christ-like examples to each child every day. We use a posi�ve discipline approach that fosters self-control. Children will learn to make choices and begin to understand the natural or logical consequence of choices. There are many posi�ve discipline strategies that we use based on the age and personality of each individual child. Through posi�ve reinforcement, we teach listening skills, pa�ence, orderliness, taking turns, sharing, politeness, proper manners and respect for others. When conflicts arise, we teach the children to express their feelings and resolve issues through construc�ve words. We encourage the children to say, “Excuse me,” “I am sorry,” and “I forgive you,” and to learn how their words and behavior can affect others. We do not believe that corporal punishment is an acceptable method of dealing with the children in our program. Redirec�on and verbal communica�on are some methods of discipline our staff may use. Your child will be treated with courtesy and respect. In the event that your child’s behavior endangers others, he/she will be separated from the rest of the group for a sensible period of �me. Giving posi�ve verbal rewards, which reinforce a child's good decisions and behavior, encourages acceptable behavior. Our staff places great emphasis on the need for children to express their frustra�ons verbally rather than physically. Those who have problems coopera�ng will be asked to stop and the teacher or assistant will explain the unacceptable behavior that the child is displaying. The teacher or assistant, along with the child, will discuss other acceptable behaviors that could be used in that par�cular situa�on in the future. The con�nua�on of the unacceptable behavior may result in the child being removed to a “safe place” where they will have the opportunity to regain control of their emo�ons and calmly resolve the situa�on before they return to the group. If behavioral problems con�nue, the parent may be asked to a�end a conference with the teacher and/or Director in order to discuss alterna�ve means of mo�va�ng the child. To maintain safety and orderliness any child who is a persistent discipline problem or who is consistently unable to conform because of behavioral problems will be dropped from the KDO program. In all cases, parents will be no�fied prior to any changes being made in regard to their child. BITING IS A VERY SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE. Kids Day Out teacher(s) and staff will at all �mes try to work with the child and the family to stop bi�ng incidents if they occur. If bi�ng con�nues, a child may be subject to dismissal from the program.

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Standards, Licensing & Contact Info...

MINIMUM STANDARDS & STATE LICENSING

You have the right to review a copy of the Minimum Standards for Licensing Child-Care Centers and the center’s most recent inspec�on report from the Texas Department of Family and Protec�ve Services. Please contact the Director if you wish to review these documents. GANG-FREE ZONE

Under the Texas Penal Code, any area within 1000 feet of a child-care center is a gang-free zone, where criminal offenses related to organized criminal ac�vity are subject to harsher penalty. IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Texas Department of Family and Protec�ve Services can be contacted by: calling 210.337.3399 or visi�ng www.txchildcaresearch.org. Local Address: Texas Department of Family and Protec�ve Services 3636 S.E. Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78223 You may contact the Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.252.5400 Please contact the Kids Day Out office any�me you need help or have ques�ons about the program. Kids Day Out Office - 210.477.5174

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Parent/School Agreement...

PARENT/SCHOOL AGREEMENT

Parents are expected to support and uphold the Kids Day Out program policies. If at any �me misunderstandings develop between the program and the home, it becomes the obliga�on of both en��es to resolve those misunderstandings. All sugges�ons and comments from parents will be fully examined, and are welcomed and encouraged for the overall strengthening of the Kids Day Out program. Parents are encouraged to approach the director, supervisory school personnel or their child’s classroom teacher with any ques�ons or concerns. Parents are welcome to make an appointment with the director to review and discuss program policies and procedures. Please stop in or call the school office to make an appointment. CBC Kids Day Out agrees to work closely with parents in the educa�on and care of their child(ren). In coopera�on with the program, parents are expected to a�end conferences and ac�vely support other planned ac�vi�es, knowing that parental par�cipa�on is cri�cal to the health and well-being of the child and the Kids Day Out program. Any parent who openly demonstrates to KDO staff, children or other parents a lack of support for CBC Kids Day Out policies is undermining the program’s posi�ve intent and thereby hindering its effec�veness. A child’s par�cipa�on in the Kids Day Out programs may be terminated if the parent/guardian fails to honor the program policies and/or regula�ons or exhibits a lack of support and/or respect for Kids Day Out staff. Termina�on of a child’s enrollment in the program may occur if the director determines that the program is unable to meet the needs of the child, that it is not in the best interest of the program or other children enrolled in the school to have the child in a�endance or if the family’s tui�on account becomes delinquent. The Kids Day Out Director or CBC Early Childhood Director and the Next Gen Pastor will have the sole right and responsibility to determine the need for the termina�on of any child’s enrollment in the Kids Day Out program. Parents will be provided with a copy of the Kids Day Out Parent Handbook prior to the beginning of the school year or, in the event school is in session, at the �me of enrollment. Parents must sign that they have read and understand all policies. If any policies or procedures are changed, the parents/guardians will be provided with a wri�en no�ce of this change and will be asked to sign another statement that they have read and understand the changes that have been made.

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Infant Safe Sleep Child Care Policy

Infant Safe Sleep Child Care Policy

All staff, subs�tute staff at CBC KDO will follow the safe sleep recommenda�ons of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Products Safety Commission for infants to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death (SIDS). SIDS is the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age, which remains unexplained a�er a through inves�ga�on.

· Infants will always be put to sleep on their backs. · Infants will be placed on a firm ma�ress, with a �ght fi�ed sheet, in a crib that meets CPSC federal

requirements. · No toys, so� objects, stuffed animals, pillows, bumper pads, blankets, quilts, sheepskins or loose

bedding will be in the crib or draped over the crib. · Devices such as wedges or infant posi�oners will not be used. · Sleeping areas will be ven�lated and at a temperature that is comfortable for a lightly clothed adult. · If extra warmth is needed, sleep sacks will be used as an alterna�ve to blankets. · Only one infant will be placed in a crib to sleep. · No crib toys, mobiles, or musical/light crib a�achments will be used on the crib. · Infants may use a pacifier during sleep. It may not be a�ached to a stuffed animal or to the infant’s

clothing by a string, cord, or other a�aching mechanism that might be a strangula�on risk. · If an infant falls asleep any place other than a crib (i.e. bouncy chair, swing, or arrives asleep in a car

seat) the infant will be moved to a crib immediately. · Our childcare program is smoke free and smoking is not allowed in Texas child care opera�ons. · Sleeping infants will be ac�vely observed by sight and sound. · When infants are able to roll back and forth from front to back, the infant will be placed on their back

for sleep and allowed to assume a preferred sleep posi�on. · Awake infants will have supervised “tummy �me” several �mes daily. This will help strengthen their

muscles and develop normally. Parents may review safe sleep and reducing the risk of SIDS at h�p://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/sleep/Pages/A-Parents-Guide-to-Safe-Sleep.aspx

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Parent/School Agreement Acknowledgement... I have read, understand and agree to comply with the Community Bible Church Kids Day Out Opera�onal Policies. Parent Name: ___________________________________________ Name of Child(ren) enrolled in Kids Day Out: _____________________________________________ Parent Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________________________ (CBC Employees Only) Dept: _______________________ Hours worked per week: ___________ Revised: 11/28/16

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Full—Year Tui�on Payment Discount... CBC Kids Day Out offers a 10% discount to families who pay their nine months tui�on in full at the beginning of the school year. However, once this payment is accepted, no refunds will be given should the child withdraw from the program, for any reason. Addendum added 08/29/13

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